[Cleveland Foundation](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org)

August 1, 2026 | March 1, 2027

Grant amount not specified; varies by project.

Supports initiatives in Greater Cleveland that help children and young people thrive and work to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty.

--- ## Description The Treu-Mart Fund is a philanthropic partnership between the Cleveland Foundation and the Jewish Federation of Cleveland dedicated to building a Greater Cleveland where every child and young person can thrive. The fund focuses on advancing resiliency and support systems for youth, with an emphasis on breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty in historically disadvantaged communities. Projects funded should align with these goals by supporting children and youth, fostering resiliency, and addressing systemic barriers to success in the Greater Cleveland area. --- ## Due Dates - August 1, 2026 (annual cycle) - March 1, 2027 (annual cycle) All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - No specific grant size or range is published for the Treu-Mart Fund. - Funding is determined based on project scope and alignment with fund priorities. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be organizations serving Cuyahoga, Lake, and/or Geauga counties in Ohio. - Organizations must hold IRS 501(c)(3) public charity status or be a government agency. - Organizations without 501(c)(3) status may apply through a fiscal sponsor (the fiscal sponsor must be a 501(c)(3) and submit the application on behalf of the sponsored group). - Projects must focus on supporting children and young people and/or breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty in Greater Cleveland. - Individuals, for-profit businesses, and certain other organization types (e.g., 501(c)(4), (c)(5), (c)(6)) are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted via the [Cleveland Foundation Grants Gateway](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/grants-gateway-log-in/). - Registration in the Grants Gateway is required; new organizations should register at least two weeks before the deadline. - Prepare the following before starting the application: - Updated organization profile - Required attachments: board list, organizational chart, organizational budget, audit or financial statement, and a fiscal sponsor agreement if applicable - Complete all sections of the online application and upload required documents. - Submit by 11:59 p.m. EST on the deadline date. --- ## Additional Information - The Treu-Mart Fund operates as one of several "Other Grant Opportunities" at the Cleveland Foundation, each with unique focus areas and timelines. - Applications received after a deadline are considered in the next cycle. - The Grants Gateway provides a preview of application questions and required attachments. - Decision notifications typically follow several months after the deadline. --- ## External Links - [Treu-Mart Fund & Other Grant Opportunities Overview](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/other-grant-opportunities) - [Cleveland Foundation Grants Gateway Login](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/grants-gateway-log-in/) - [Apply for a Grant – Cleveland Foundation](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/apply-for-a-grant) - [Step-by-Step Grants Gateway Application Instructions (PDF)](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/files/assets/grantsgatewayinstructions.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Foundation Info | [Cleveland Foundation Contact Page](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/contact?regards=general_information) | | Grants Management | grantsmgmt@clevefdn.org | | Phone | 216.861.3810 | ---

Treu-Mart Fund

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